First Defined on Urban Dictionary by ZA2K, in this description:
Someone who identifies as EMP-Goth (Electronic Metal Punk Goth) is part of an amalgamation of Alternative subcultures, usually collected by being a part of them each in passing. Resultimg typically in an Electronic Metalhead, who Fights for Social and Environmental Justice and Equality while embracing the dark aesthetic, fashion, and nihilism of their simultaneous Goth identity.
An EMP-Goth dreads existence, but recognizes that nothing makes existence even more shitty than oppression. Therefore fights actively against the oppression of others, rocking all black, and blaring cutting edge Metal music.
The reason it is abbreviated as EMP-Goth is because of the symbolism of (you guessed it) EMPs, or Electromagnetic Pulses. A blackout technology.
It's a symbol for both resistance to oppressors In a technology and internet centric era of society, and being a part of &/or standing up for the "blacked-out" or Disenfranchised intersections of society.
EMP-Goths genre was built due to gatekeeping from it's parent genres
The only ways you can be gatekept from being EMP-Goth is if you're: Elitest, Racist, Homophobic, Transphobic, Nazi, or otherwise a piece of shit that makes the fight for equality more difficult for those of us who just want to exist safely and happily.
Just like Punk. "It's for everyone, unless you're not for everyone"
Someone who identifies as EMP-Goth (Electronic Metal Punk Goth) is part of an amalgamation of Alternative subcultures, usually collected by being a part of them each in passing. Resultimg typically in an Electronic Metalhead, who Fights for Social and Environmental Justice and Equality while embracing the dark aesthetic, fashion, and nihilism of their simultaneous Goth identity.
An EMP-Goth dreads existence, but recognizes that nothing makes existence even more shitty than oppression. Therefore fights actively against the oppression of others, rocking all black, and blaring cutting edge Metal music.
The reason it is abbreviated as EMP-Goth is because of the symbolism of (you guessed it) EMPs, or Electromagnetic Pulses. A blackout technology.
It's a symbol for both resistance to oppressors In a technology and internet centric era of society, and being a part of &/or standing up for the "blacked-out" or Disenfranchised intersections of society.
EMP-Goths genre was built due to gatekeeping from it's parent genres
The only ways you can be gatekept from being EMP-Goth is if you're: Elitest, Racist, Homophobic, Transphobic, Nazi, or otherwise a piece of shit that makes the fight for equality more difficult for those of us who just want to exist safely and happily.
Just like Punk. "It's for everyone, unless you're not for everyone"
Did you hear the E-Metal that EMP-Goth, in the platform boots, with the deathhawk, was playing at the BLM Protest?
by ZA2K November 11, 2020
Get the EMP-Gothmug. by CC member March 24, 2022
Get the Gothmug. by chongedscotland June 2, 2018
Get the gothmug. A subgenre of goth fashion that isn’t actually what one would consider goth unless they don’t understand the term. Mainly consists of plain black clothing, possibly leather, and a singular chain.
by iameepy August 15, 2023
Get the Farrell Gothmug. Not to be confused with “Neo-Emo” or “Neo-Goth” (They are still similar in their own ways.)
A Novus-Emo / Novus-Goth is a person who IS emo, but dresses half the part (For example: Black eyeliner under the eyes, but not all black). Most notably Gen-Z children (Age Range that are defined of this 14-18 to when it starts but not limited to).
Clothing That Is Commonly Sported With This Look: Jeans (Mostly Regular; but also can be ripped), Black, Or Not Terribly Bright Hoodie, Black, Or Dark Brown Eyeliner (Not all of the eye just a little smudge under it), And shirt doesn’t matter, but if they are without it Black band merch or a regular white t-shirt, and Regular tennis shoes or converse.
They Would Most Likely Listen To These Bands: Hawthorne Heights, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Slipknot, Korn, The Used, Coheed And Cambria, Saosin, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, And Trust Company.
A Novus-Emo / Novus-Goth is a person who IS emo, but dresses half the part (For example: Black eyeliner under the eyes, but not all black). Most notably Gen-Z children (Age Range that are defined of this 14-18 to when it starts but not limited to).
Clothing That Is Commonly Sported With This Look: Jeans (Mostly Regular; but also can be ripped), Black, Or Not Terribly Bright Hoodie, Black, Or Dark Brown Eyeliner (Not all of the eye just a little smudge under it), And shirt doesn’t matter, but if they are without it Black band merch or a regular white t-shirt, and Regular tennis shoes or converse.
They Would Most Likely Listen To These Bands: Hawthorne Heights, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Slipknot, Korn, The Used, Coheed And Cambria, Saosin, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, And Trust Company.
Person #1: “If your gonna dress gothy just do it.
Person #2: “Actually, I’m not goth I’m Novus-Emo / Goth
Person #1: “That’s stupid.”
Person #2: “Whatever.”
Person #2: “Actually, I’m not goth I’m Novus-Emo / Goth
Person #1: “That’s stupid.”
Person #2: “Whatever.”
by “Grunge” October 28, 2021
Get the Novus-Emo / Gothmug. 1: An extinct East Germanic Tribe whose language died out over a century years ago. Famous for sacking Rome.
2: An alternative subculture centered around goth music from the late 70s into the early 80s. Once fans of Punk, they developed a darker style of Post-Punk that would be called Gothic Rock. Today, goth music includes: Gothic Rock, Deathrock, Dark Wave, Ethereal Wave, Cold Wave, (some) Gothabilly, and Batcave. Many goths also like New Wave, Post-Punk, Industrial, and Shoegaze. (Note: all genres of Heavy Metal including Gothic Metal and most of Industrial are *not* goth. neither is Emo, a type of Hardcore Punk fused with Indie Rock nor gothbois, a group of soundcloud rappers).
Goths are not depressive or self-harming, this is a stereotype from the 2000s. Goths also do not believe in asinine and false concepts like "seeing beauty in darkness" or the worse notion that goth is a lifestyle. Goths are not "all accepting" and have genre rules just like Metalheads and Punks. Goths are not a trash bin for any social outcast, and they aren't always kinky or promiscuous either. Goths are people with a common taste in music and dress a certain way to find their tribe. Goths are otherwise like any other person with differing interests, needs, socio-economical class, political beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, and personalities. The only difference from the general population is they keep their music scene underground and away from mainstream media.
2: An alternative subculture centered around goth music from the late 70s into the early 80s. Once fans of Punk, they developed a darker style of Post-Punk that would be called Gothic Rock. Today, goth music includes: Gothic Rock, Deathrock, Dark Wave, Ethereal Wave, Cold Wave, (some) Gothabilly, and Batcave. Many goths also like New Wave, Post-Punk, Industrial, and Shoegaze. (Note: all genres of Heavy Metal including Gothic Metal and most of Industrial are *not* goth. neither is Emo, a type of Hardcore Punk fused with Indie Rock nor gothbois, a group of soundcloud rappers).
Goths are not depressive or self-harming, this is a stereotype from the 2000s. Goths also do not believe in asinine and false concepts like "seeing beauty in darkness" or the worse notion that goth is a lifestyle. Goths are not "all accepting" and have genre rules just like Metalheads and Punks. Goths are not a trash bin for any social outcast, and they aren't always kinky or promiscuous either. Goths are people with a common taste in music and dress a certain way to find their tribe. Goths are otherwise like any other person with differing interests, needs, socio-economical class, political beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, and personalities. The only difference from the general population is they keep their music scene underground and away from mainstream media.
1: "Oh man, I'm glad I wasn't in Rome when the Goths came."
2: "One of the best songs to understand Goths has to be 'Sexbeat' by Sexbeat. A true goth anthem!"
2: "One of the best songs to understand Goths has to be 'Sexbeat' by Sexbeat. A true goth anthem!"
by nobodythere June 5, 2019
Get the Gothsmug. 